Album Notes

In a world where independent recording artists are ignored and silenced, James Ranka has found a way to be heard.

His debut, Contemporary/Smooth Jazz CD, "God Is Cool" along with his follow-up, Christmas best-seller,
"A Cool Jazz Christmas", are making names for themselves, earning the right to enter the Contemporary Christian Garden of Eden.
The same "garden" where signed superstars like Michael W. Smith and Kathy Troccoli enjoy the fruits gifted from the heavenly realms.

Leaving the metaphorical, mystical realm, check iTunes, Napster, Yahoo! Music, Rhapsody, and about 60 other international download sites for the numbers.

Digits don't fib and and their interpretation carve an incredible imprint on the rock of 21st. Century musical success for a very talented, Contemporary Christian Pop Recording Artist.
His name?
James Ranka.

His debut CD
"God Is Cool" is now a HUGE seller and a mainstay at CD Baby!

This nosebleed popularity section is nearly impossible to reach for an independent recording artist.
Consider:

James gets NO airplay
NO money for studio time
NO marketing (the biggie)
NO website support... the list goes on.

What does this all mean? ... IT MEANS HIS MUSIC IS WAY TOO COOL!

It also says, "give yourself a treat by listening NOW to the sample of "The Lord's Prayer - The New Song'!"

Instrumentation Includes:
Saxophone
Guitars (electric, bass and acoustic)
Authentic drums/percussion
Piano and keyboards
Vocals by Rebecca Keough

The song was recorded at Destiny Productions, Ranka's commercial studio; mastered by Ernie Wells ( Eighth Note Productions) based in Houston, Texas. Ernie recently recorded Burt Bacharach's latest 'Greatest Hits' album!

Although independently released in less than a year, rave reviews are the norm:

"What can I say about James Ranka? Music just flows from the man!" Robert Boggs, CBS Music Producer

"I find myself listening to this CD over and over." Dudley Smith, CEO ICM Records

Ranka's version of the Lord's Prayer, a vocal song that occupies the #1 spot on most international premiere music download sites, is quickly becoming a welcome alternative to the original. A Houston-based church Music Director remarked,"One day this song (Ranka's version of 'The Lord's Prayer') will be a standard used in every church in America."

Following are a few of the major reviews accumulated in less than 9 months since "The Lord's Prayer - The New Song" was released.

"What can I say about James Ranka? Music just flows from the man."

--Robert Boggs, CBS Music Producer


"I listened over and over..."The Lord's Prayer is the 'coolest' interpretation of those words I have ever heard."

--Roxanne Davis


"Incredible music; this is a journey."

--Grant Johnston, The West Coast Music Observer



"Occasionally a new artist has the ability to change the landscape of a music genre. All one needs do is listen to this song one time to hear the refreshing difference. Amazing production!

--Thomas Bell, Boston Chops



"Talent given to only a few and used to create a masterpiece. James Ranka is an incredible musician... a MUST buy!

--The Austin American-Statesman


JAMES RANKA

James is a composer, pop keyboardist, pianist, arranger, and engineer/producer. His work can be heard on many other albums as composer, producer, keyboardist.